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Add 10/60 and 54/56

10/60 + 54/56 is 95/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    10/60 = 10 × 14/60 × 14 = 140/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    54/56 = 54 × 15/56 × 15 = 810/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/840 + 810/840 = 140 + 810/840 = 950/840
  5. 950/840 simplified gives 95/84
  6. So, 10/60 + 54/56 = 95/84
    In mixed form: 111/84

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